Town Clerk's Office
Contact & Office Information
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone
802-877-3429
Mailing & Physical
Address:
Town of Ferrisburgh
3279 Route 7
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
Office Staff
- Jessica
James
Town Clerk & Assistant Treasurer
📧 TownClerk@Ferrisburghvt.org - Laurie
Curler
Assistant Town Clerk & Assistant Treasurer
📧 Laurie.Curler@Ferrisburghvt.org - Karen
Petersen
Office Clerk
📧 Karen.Petersen@Ferrisburghvt.org - Lydia
Sabourin
Treasurer & Assistant Town Clerk
📧 Treasurer@Ferrisburghvt.org
📄 Land & Property Services
- Land Records Research
- Digital records available back to 1980
- Includes deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.
- Copies: $1 per page
- Staff can assist with using the system (but no legal advice or title research)
- Recording Documents
- Drop-off or mail-in available
- Processing takes ~1–2 weeks
- Documents are stamped, scanned, indexed, then returned
- Property transfers require VT Property Transfer Tax Return (PTT-172)
- Recording Fees set by Vermont Recording Fees (32 V.S.A. § 1671)
- $15 per page (or discharge)
- $15 per PTTR
- $25 per map
- $45 per UCC
- $25 for UCC amendments/terminations
- Land Posting
- Record notices (e.g., no hunting/fishing) annually
- Fee: $5
- As of April 30, 2026, Governor Scott signed a new bill stating Land posting is good for 365 days no matter when you post your land in a year. Posting does need to be renewed yearly.
Under 10 VSA § 5201(b) signs must be legible, maintained at all times. Signs do not need to be dated.
💰 Taxes & Payments
- Property Tax Payments
- Due quarterly: Sept 1, Dec 1, Mar 1, June 1
- Covers July 1 – June 30 fiscal year
- Contact Town Treasurer or Delinquent Tax Collector for any questions
- Pro-Tip for Homeowners: You can file your Homestead Declaration and check your status anytime through the Vermont myVTax portal.
- Vermont State Property Tax Overview is provided at this website: Your Vermont Property Tax Bill | Department of Taxes
- Property Tax Bills: If you would like to receive a property tax bill please contact the town office staff with the last name of the property, parcel ID, and property location.
- Under 32 V.S.A. § 3102(k), if a tax bill contains a State Property Tax Credit, that specific document is not a public record. Because these credits are based on a taxpayer's private household income, the "Net" amount a person actually pays is confidential. Only the following people can legally view or receive a copy of a bill that includes state payments:
- The property owner.
- Authorized representatives (lawyers, CPAs, or realtors) involved in a real estate transaction.
- Financial institutions (mortgage lenders or escrow agents).
- Town auditors or municipal officers.
- Anyone with written consent from the taxpayer.
🐕 Licenses & Permits
- Dog Licenses
- Due annually by April 1
- $11 (spayed/neutered), $15 (not)
- $2 late fee after April 1
- Hunting & Fishing Licenses
- Available for residents and non-residents
- Hunting requires prior license or safety certification
- Fishing required for residents age 15+
💍 Marriage & Civil Union Licenses
- Requirements:
- At least one resident OR ceremony in Addison County (for out-of-state couples)
- No blood test required
- Fees:
- $80 license
- $10 certified copy
- Valid immediately, must be used within 60 days
🚗 Motor Vehicle Services
- Registration Renewal Only - No New Registrations
- For cars, trucks, boats, trailers, etc.
- Bring renewal notice + check to DMV
- Process it online or it is a $3 service fee to the Town that must be paid separately
🗳️ Voting Services
- Register to vote online via Vermont’s system vote.vermont.gov/public/dashboard
- Also available:
- Update contact info
- Track absentee ballots
📜 Vital Records
- Birth, death, and marriage records available
- Fees:
- $1 photocopy
- $10 certified copy
- Genealogy research welcome (done by requester)
✍️ Notary Services
- Documents notarized free of charge
- Walk-ins accepted (appointments appreciated)
🎟️ Special Programs
- Green Mountain Passport
- For Vermont residents 62+ or veterans
- $2 lifetime fee
- Free entry to state parks, museums, and historic sites (excludes camping/fees)
